Passport Program
Funding for Community Participation Services and Supports
The Passport Program, funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS), helps adults with a developmental disability be involved in their communities and live as independently as possible by providing funding for community participation services and supports, activities of daily living and person-directed planning. The program also provides funding for caregiver respite services and supports for primary caregivers of an adult with a developmental disability.
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Services and Supports the Program Funds |
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Apply for Funding |
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Tip Sheet and Passport Guidelines |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Passport Resources |
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I Have Funding,
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What Can I Use the Funding For? |
Community Participation and Activities of Daily Living
- Programs, classes and supports that help develop independence, social and life skills (e.g., literacy, cooking, managing money, computer skills, assistance with personal care needs). This includes fees and supplies
- Participation in community activities and events (e.g., recreation, club memberships, admission to festivals and museums, sports)
- Pre-employment and employment supports (e.g., skills training, resume development and job coaching)
- Transportation for activities (e.g., transit, mileage, taxis)
- Paying a support worker to help with community participation and daily living activities. This includes a support worker’s expenses while providing support (e.g., meals, transportation and activity fees, expenses for accompanying the individual during trips)
Caregiver Respite
Caregiver respite is temporary help to provide a break to primary caregivers. This can be during the day, evening or weekend, and can be in-home or out-of-home.
Person-Directed Planning
Funding (up to $2,500) can be used to develop a person-directed plan that builds on the individual’s strengths and interests and identies supports to help them achieve their goals. These supports can be purchased from independent planners, facilitators or developmental services agencies.
Administration
Funding can cover some employer costs (e.g., Canada Pension Plan contributions, Employment Insurance, etc.) and some administrative supports (e.g. bank fees, bookkeeping, etc.).
What's NOT Covered?
Some of the items not covered under the Program include:
- Housing and home maintenance (e.g., rent, home renovations or modications, housekeeping)
- Household items and electronics (e.g., furniture, appliances, computers)
- Indirect respite services and supports (e.g., cleaning, meal preparation, snow removal, care of other family members)
- Holiday travel (e.g., personal or family vacations)
- Telephone/telecommunications (e.g., home phone and internet service, cell phone services)
- Groceries, food, and restaurant meals
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How do I Apply? |
If you are interested in applying for Passport Program funding and live in the Central East Region (Regional Municipality of York, Regional Municipality of Durham, Simcoe County, Peterborough County, Northumberland County, Haliburton County, City of Kawartha Lakes), please contact DSO Central East Region at 905.953.0796 or 1.855.277.2121, TTY 905.898.1609.
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Tip Sheet and Guidelines |
Download a pdf version of the Passport Funding Tip Sheet for a full list of what is and is not covered under the Program and for full program guidelines, please click on the appropriate link below:
Passport Guidelines - English
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Contact Us |
If you have questions about the Passport Program, please leave us your contact information and a detailed message at 905.898.6455 or 1.866.257.9776 ext. 2725 and one of our Passport Coordinators will contact you.